The Ministry of Justice is an equal opportunity employer.
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To work for the Ministry of Justice, you are required to have a New Zealand work permit or be a New Zealand citizen. This must be confirmed in your application. If you are unsure of your entitlement to work in New Zealand, we refer you to the website www.immigration.govt.nz for information.

Please note all Ministry of Justice employees are required to have a satisfactory security clearance.

Our team is working for Justice.. Will you join us?

When you join us at the Ministry of Justice, you'll enjoy diversity, satisfaction and a rewarding career. You'll be delivering first class justice services, and, as part of our strong, supportive team, you will be creating a better future for our country and yourself.
Job Description

Your financial management skills are impressive, so is your willingness to lead the provision of financial management leadership, advice and support to its District Courts Business Unit.  Using your initiative and skills you’ll thrive in the diversity of the role and the challenge of contributing to a great team environment and working with other committed professionals.

 

The District Courts Business Unit is the largest business unit within the Ministry of Justice and is responsible for the provision of District Courts services throughout the country, administers legislation and provides services to contribute to safer communities and a more effective justice system.

 

You’ll be responsible for the providing financial management leadership  and disciplines to the District Courts leadership team, the management and oversight of a significant budget, .You’ll provide quality strategic financial advice and support, co-ordinating the production of accurate costing information, budgets, forecasts and variance reporting and analysis..  In addition you’ll provide leadership and support to the Higher Courts Business Unit on financial management.

 

You’ll lead a team of three staff providing mentoring and guidance bringing new ideas and innovation. You’ll be working closely with Regional Finance Managers, Corporate Finance and other finance managers.

You’ll have the ability to communicate well and establish and maintain relationships across the Ministry at all levels. 

 

You’ll need to be CA qualified with demonstrated experience in financial management with experience in the Government sector an advantage.

 

To apply, please visit our careers website http://www.careers.justice.govt.nz/ then view vacancy 18708 in the current opportunities page.  Applications close Tuesday, 18 November 2008